I was reading an interview with John Dobson, the WP Currie Cup coach, and he mentioned that they may use the Kings and Cheetahs to give their fringe players game time in the Pro14 as there are only six games in the league stage of this year’s Currie Cup for each team. [...]
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Make the numbers work
7 Aug 18 16:34 by Stephen Smith (StevieS) | 25 Comments
Sharks win arm-wrestle, qualify for knockouts
14 Jul 18 19:55 by Udo Lütge (pastorshark) | 116 Comments
The Sharks beat the Jaguares 20-10 in Durban on Saturday night to earn a place in the knockout phase of Super Rugby 2018.
Super Rugby 2018 final round: Sharks vs Jaguares
14 Jul 18 16:40 by Udo Lütge (pastorshark) | 111 Comments
Soooo…the Sharks have their destiny in their own hands. A win against the Jaguares in Durban today will seal their spot in the playoffs. Can they do it?
Greatest Super Rugby Records
6 Jul 18 09:20 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 9 Comments
The Super Rugby is one of the most popular sports in Africa, while slowly gaining traction all around the world. It features teams from Japan and the Southern Hemisphere which have played numerous exciting matches over the years and of course, broke some records in the competition. [...]
Full strength Sharks for Lions
28 Jun 18 10:33 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 111 Comments
There is no rest for the wicked as the Sharks continue their Super Rugby campaign against the Lions this Saturday, as coach Robert du Preez has included all of his Springboks for this encounter. [...]
Boks clinch series in Bloem
18 Jun 18 10:34 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 60 Comments
The Boks managed yet another come from behind victory to secure the three test series against England with a match to spare, keeping the English scoreless for the last three quarter of the game to win 23 – 12. [...]
A bit of good news before the week start!
17 Jun 18 22:22 by Jan Dyman (JD) | 10 Comments
Well must say for me it was a good weekend for SA rugby. [...]
Cell C Sharks XV to Face Tafel Larger Griquas
17 Jun 18 13:49 by Jan Dyman (JD) | 19 Comments
The Cell C Sharks XV are facing Tafel Lager Griquas in their second round SuperSport Rugby Challenge match at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London today. [...]
June Internationals: Springboks v England
16 Jun 18 14:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 117 Comments
It’s been a funny couple of weeks for Springbok supporters, first we had to endure THAT Wales game and negativity that followed that. That feeling was worsened by the first 20 minutes of rugby last week, and then suddenly this euphoria of beating England in the first test. So what awaits us this weekend? [...]
Vermeulen to be used sparingly
12 Jun 18 11:22 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 41 Comments
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen will play a limited role in this year’s Rugby Championship as he intends to function without him in certain games. [...]
Schalk Brits called into Bok squad
11 Jun 18 12:06 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 25 Comments
Probably one of the most unlikely headlines ever, Saracens hooker Schalk Brits has been called up to the Bok squad, probably as replacement for Bismarck du Plessis. [...]
Boks win thriller at Ellis Park
11 Jun 18 08:26 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 15 Comments
The Boks beat England 42 – 39 after trailing 24 – 3 after the first 20 minutes, a comeback that will put a smile on every single Springbok supporter out there. [...]
June Internationals: South Africa v England
9 Jun 18 15:28 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 136 Comments
The first true test for new coach Rassie Erasmus, a full squad of the best players available to him and no excuses about travel or fatigue. It’s the first of three opportunities to get further insight into the workings of the new regime. Let’s hope it’s a positive start. [...]
3 debutants in Bok starting line-up
7 Jun 18 11:36 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 54 Comments
Coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face England in the first of three Test matches at Ellis Park this weekend, with two uncapped wings and an uncapped lock in the starting line-up. [...]
Bismarck, Steyn miss entire Series
7 Jun 18 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 15 Comments
SA Rugby yesterday confirmed that neither Bismarck du Plessis nor Frans Steyn will take any part in the Series against England, starting this Saturday. [...]
